I could lose it all building my dream truck

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@JRP3 2 жыл бұрын

The oil pan leak being sprayed by the flywheel is a constantly replenishing undercoater. That's probably why the starter was mostly rust free and worked fine once it had a good ground.

@cookieintune 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting , and you're probably 💯 correct 😎

@matthewbusch9848 2 жыл бұрын

And it's a Chevy, that's how you know there is still oil. Only need to worry when it stops leaking.

@cookieintune 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewbusch9848 Chevy aren't popular in Europe but sounds like Fiat

@xXAlexbXx-hl9nf 2 жыл бұрын

@@cookieintune chevy is general motors(GM) and think Daewoo, Vauxhall, Saab, pontiac, saturn, Cadillac, Chevy, Buick, Gmc are all part of general motors

@deanwoodward8026 2 жыл бұрын

Rust prevention self-lubricating chassis mod.

@alecschaeffer4230 2 жыл бұрын

This guy knows everything about square body trucks. He just knocked on the hood and it opened like some magic trick😂😂😂

@hardwurkindaddy 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who's owned one for any amount of time knows the trick... made me smile when I saw it, I still have to open my 89 burb that way.

@jbw5485 2 жыл бұрын

@@hardwurkindaddy yep. It’s typical Chevy. Lol

@jbw5485 2 жыл бұрын

@@a1phamalestud haha typical for all old junk then? 🤣😂

@Oroborus710 2 жыл бұрын

The same way I would open the hood of my S10 before the hood cable exploded haha

@jbw5485 2 жыл бұрын

@@Oroborus710 same. 1995 S-10

@julian7058 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a car enthusiast by any means, however this channel is so incredibly entertaining. The pure comedy and satire, problem solving, and innovation is so captivating. Hands down my absolute favorite channel. Keep living your authentic truth!

@prozacgod 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rich!!! He's not wrong about the window motors, whenever I had to replace window motors in my cars when I was younger I would also improve the wire guage, some of them run like 18 guage crap into the door!!! Get some 12ga or even 10ga into it, so you can avoid the voltage drop at the motors and they'll last WAYYY Longer.

@williamstamper442 2 жыл бұрын

Now how could the original engineers miss this fact? 18ga for a window regulator motor? That's just simply ridiculous! Seriously, this is a great point you make. I dunno about 10 guage because even stranded, in that size, don't like to bend over time as it passes thru the jamb to the moving part otherwise known as the door. Your point is well received.

@jimrobcoyle 2 жыл бұрын

Use stranded MTW in the doors whatever gauge you use. 14 AWG MTW is plenty.

@seangill7985 2 жыл бұрын

I've had dozens of squarebody trucks. They ALL need to have the rollers and tracks lubricated, even the manual window trucks need it. While the relay mod is definitely an improvement, most of these trucks just need the tracks and rollers lubricated.

@Samcrac 2 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence! I lost it all building my Green Ferrari. Be careful, if you have a step mom to fall back on, things can get real real hard.

@anthony3469 2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@whosdondada 2 жыл бұрын

Literally 😂

@RoydonA 2 жыл бұрын

I also wish I could “fall” on your step mom’s back

@thiago4santos 2 жыл бұрын

Aren't your stepmom getting stuck when entering the broken ferrari?

@glass1258 2 жыл бұрын

Lemme test drive that step mom Sammy !

@isebla4016 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning truck, you obviously gotta keep the 454.

@BR4ND0N509 2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure tired of seeing everything get LS swapped these days, there's no originality to that!

@buncherkev2794 Жыл бұрын

No no no it needs a duramax in her

@yooooo6296 8 ай бұрын

@@BR4ND0N509I think it would be cool to see a gmc 478. Almost no one has one in a driving vehicle

@rustynail2205 2 жыл бұрын

Square Body Mystery Man, if your following Rich’s adventures thanks for the tutorial. Rich do not touch the exterior paint and pinstripes, keep the 454 but please feel free to replace those tint cap lights to stock again. You have a winner with this truck. Take the other two to the recyclers and drive this one.

@JackBWatkins 2 жыл бұрын

Upgrade the 454. Then switch the fuel gauge so that it goes left to right. Now watch to the speedometer and the fuel gauge together and see if the needle on the Speedo reaches top speed before you run out of gas.

@ryantexada9269 2 жыл бұрын

This made me laugh because in my dads 98 gmc 3500 you could stomp the gas and watch the fuel gauge drop

@boxeclectic 2 жыл бұрын

I went back to pay for the ice cream 🍦 that man had a family.

@s.kxx1956 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you stevon

@allanjones8382 2 жыл бұрын

i love your shenanigans

@arnaudharmange5937 2 жыл бұрын

So stevON those watches- real or replicas?

@sean640 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnaudharmange5937 or homages? 🤔

@LucasMp 2 жыл бұрын

Key word being "had". I went back to take care of that.

@notime2d8 2 жыл бұрын

Go with the 6.0 for gas mileage maybe? But way easier starting especially when cold. The 454 may sound better and have more torque at lower rpms though. 🤔

@timothyerfurdt7862 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to argue against the 6.0. The 454 is cool as hell but you can easily get the 6.0 to the same out put and have easy start up and fancy gauges

@Kaget0ra 2 жыл бұрын

I had a '78 Sierra Classic when I was in high school. Found a rusty old bloodstained knife stashed behind one of the tail lights. Loved that truck.

@chazg8489 2 жыл бұрын

Did you keep the murder weapon?

@tbelding 2 жыл бұрын

@@chazg8489 Probably gave it back to the relative. "You forgot this".

@dwaynezilla 2 жыл бұрын

I really dig the effort you took to document your troubleshooting! It's suspense like a murder mystery movie except this is actually worth watching!

@ACoustaDC 2 жыл бұрын

That 454 is a low stress engine. You do 60 mph at 2000rpm. I think they made about 9 billion of em.. so parts should be second only to the 4 bolt main 350. If you don't EV swap it, keep it.

@yungboicontigo9278 2 жыл бұрын

I doubt they made “9 billion” of them

@ACoustaDC 2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 well I just wrote it on the internet so it's got to be true now.

@jbw5485 2 жыл бұрын

@@yungboicontigo9278 naaah. Probably like 8999.999 billion. But no way in hell it’s 9 billion.

@yungboicontigo9278 2 жыл бұрын

@@jbw5485 way less, like 10 million or something idk

@subaruanon 2 жыл бұрын

Do a blend of the two engines and get a Vortec 8.1.

@bigmarc977 2 жыл бұрын

Well, Voltron was 5....so it looks like you'll need 2 more trucks 😂

@jeffryk4406 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like this project should be called “ the Boltron”

@lordcorgi6481 2 жыл бұрын

Whoever made that center console is a billionaire now. It's in literally every vehicle from the 70s-80s 🤣

@patricklaughrey8727 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I would do would be to add a Holley fuel injection unit to the truck it would make it more reliable and more fuel efficient

@seangill7985 2 жыл бұрын

It's already fuel injected...factory TBI.

@patricklaughrey8727 2 жыл бұрын

@@seangill7985 if it is tbi it's not programmable like the Holley so its useless

@Mopardude 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you plan to use it for. The 454 would be awesome for a work truck or trailer puller. The 6.0 might be a better choice for mpg and cruzin around.

@IeeIee778 Жыл бұрын

The 6.0 requires constant maintenance to run good

@AM-nn9sv 2 жыл бұрын

The shape, the stance, the color… my favorite project yet.

@humanbraininrobotbod 2 жыл бұрын

Your lordship, I humbly submit that the old-school 454 engine is the way to go. It would fit the survivor character of the truck very well!

@alfredoibarra9825 2 жыл бұрын

Another fun fact, the radio antenna is embedded in the windshield.

@aserta 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't try to remove the plastic in the first place, rather heat it up using a thermal blanket, then try to remove it using plastic spatulas (the glass reinforced kind). Old plastic can be brought back or rather convinced it's younger if you get it into a more flexible state. I've removed quite a bit of old super poor quality plastic using this method. The blanket + controller ain't cheap, but it works.

@yeahitskimmel 2 жыл бұрын

Oh so a torch and my wifes spatulas? Got it

@dublindave5795 2 жыл бұрын

@@yeahitskimmel "Heat gun"

@Tra-vis 2 жыл бұрын

@@dublindave5795 so yes perfect

@menis420 2 жыл бұрын

454 would be the engine for it plenty of power especially if you put mods I had an 85 with a 12 inch lift it was a short bed had 40 inch tires it was like a weekend toy but the 454 was awesome for it it moved them tires easy would even do a peel out with them monster sized tires

@BIGchrisJbitch84 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the new truck btw!! I've been a square body guy my whole life so the fact that your showing what the square body life consists of makes me happy. And to answer your question I would put the 6.0 in the new dually and maybe when you acquire a few more trucks save the 454 big boy for the next square body project. Keep on doing square body things on the channel please!!!!

@lenmorris7263 2 жыл бұрын

454!!! It's like a Thanksgiving center piece, it's not perfect, but imagine the stories that will be told when folks gather around. It's a classic truck, the more original the more interesting. The modern stuff should be unseen. I look forward to seeing the process.

@uprightape100 2 жыл бұрын

This square-body obsession ain't healthy, Rich.

@tsp159 2 жыл бұрын

It's like watching a man fighting and losing to addiction. It's great!

@fazeobama8872 2 жыл бұрын

its crazy to me how crude these squarebodys were designed and how people still love them

@kylewest100 2 жыл бұрын

They’re simply awesome that’s why. Also tons of room inside and under the hood. Easy as hell to work on and endless aftermarket support.

@sqmotorsports9230 2 жыл бұрын

Talking about squarebody unicorns: In 1997 I bought a 1982 K20 with the 6.2 diesel and 4speed manual trans. At the time I worked at a Chevrolet dealer and the old guys there had never seen one like that, and to this day I've never seen another one with that combination

@TomsTinkeringandAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I had an 82 K10 High Sierra, 6.2 diesel with a 4 speed transmission. 4th was labeled OD, every other 4 speed I had seen in a truck had the granny low.

@dubplateriddim 2 жыл бұрын

Diamond hands Rich hodling on his squarebody dream. Absolute legend.

@dre3k78 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like 3rd time is the charm in your case. That truck is in amazing condition. Id keep the 454 and try to restore it the best you can.

@bradsheridan8658 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Stevon there was a lot of dispensaries, did you guys stop there and not record it?

@getlosttoday4045 2 жыл бұрын

Save the 454, new cam, and EFI. That's a sick ass truck Rich!

@blinkerk5102 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are creatively f**ked in the head and it gets funnier and informative, and it's kept me watching since the chronicles of the flooded model S four years back 🤣

@pattayperformance 2 жыл бұрын

As far as motors if you want continuous content and never ending symphony of recorder…stick with the 454. If you want reliability, power, fuel economy and parts galore go with the 6.0. If you sneeze on a 6.0 it will make HP. Dump $1k into the 454 vs Dumping $1k Into the 6.0. 6.0 will give you better results and miles of smiles!

@Rize_Inn 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you're hanging in there with the square body build. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

@hanselgretel8563 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454 but do a full modern EFI. Maybe a Holley system. Also do a full rewire on the whole truck for reliability.

@williamstamper442 2 жыл бұрын

"...you know what will make the cut?" What a clever transition to commercial content. I had to actually sit thru the entire ad after that flow.

@maestroharris 2 жыл бұрын

The way Rich transition into doing the ad for the sponsor is impeccable

@anthonyblacker8471 2 жыл бұрын

I would keep the 454, I work on them all the time in boats and with some upgrades that baby can really put down some power.. Great find on the 3x3 my favorite truck ever! Thanks for the video!

@todayontheinternet9576 2 жыл бұрын

I have had that same beef jerky discussion with my wife on every road trip we have ever taken.

@Leon-Servant-of-Christ 2 жыл бұрын

Rich, your editing with the flute music is second to none! It makes me laugh out loud every single time!! I love it!

@shepherd1291 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep the 454, nothing sounds like a big block! With the right tuning of the fuel injection, it could also be way more efficient.

@s10_4_life6 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like it might be a Rear Main Seal Leaking instead of a Oil Pan Gasket

@matthewbusch9848 2 жыл бұрын

Fuel injection and overdrive if your going to drive it, big blocks are way too thirsty. Also put some 22.5 semi wheels/tires on it, they look really good on a lifted truck.

@namijoh 2 жыл бұрын

Copy the door grain with a quick set silicone, heat the door panel with a heat gun, put silicone on soft plastic to transfer pattern

@AMCguy 2 жыл бұрын

Why does the transmission not have a bell housing cover?

@procatprocat9647 2 жыл бұрын

As a European, it's refreshing to see people so enthused by common old work vehicles

@daslaundrynazi 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454 and add a 671 BDS roots blower, prepped carbs, TrickFlow heads, forged pistons and a cam. Kachow!

@abpsd73 2 жыл бұрын

That cluster bezel was also from a 6.2 diesel truck. The black strip above the speedometer/fuel gauge is for the glow plug and water in fuel indicators.

@hashtag4207 2 жыл бұрын

A little Rich Rebuilds, Steven and his whistle, yeah buddy!

@civicsr2cool 2 жыл бұрын

Rich, look up the c60 gauge cluster. Gets you a tach and fuel gauge in that empty one.

@bur1t0 2 жыл бұрын

But didn't Voltron need 5 Squarebody Trucks to fully assemble?

@ng-ht1vx 2 жыл бұрын

For an engine in this truck, I'd do a Duramax/Alison conversion from the 06-07.5 trucks. Lots more power than a 454, and uses a lot less fuel.

@Nphen 2 жыл бұрын

Rich wants to use one of the 2 engines he already has: the 6.0 or the 454. He doesn't have the budget for a new engine, especially since he just bought a 3rd squarebody!

@martind349 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know about automobile wiring diagrams but I've heard the ones for motorcycles are sometimes faulty which uh- must be a heap of fun when the layout is poor too. Lots of crowded wires mean crowded fields.

@mikeizzo1993 2 жыл бұрын

Plan b is pretty good and that insa dispensary is really cool inside lol

@tommydanger2564 2 жыл бұрын

The key to getting max life out of a starter is keeping it well lubricated.

@bigskydude8068 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454, but mod it up with a fuel injection kit, etc...🤙🏼🤙🏼

@dekkerlundquist5938 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely keep the 454, its the right engine for a workhorse.

@meesangel6187 2 жыл бұрын

Petition to call this truck the bro-dozer because of the license plate

@barkus2009 2 жыл бұрын

You should troll everyone and say your putting a 4 cylinder Honda engine in it for reliability and fuel efficiency reasons. That'll be hilarious

@patrickturner270 2 жыл бұрын

I removed the rain channels on my square. Only downside is a little more water in the door jam. If you're repainting the truck you'll have no worries of rust. Those channels are actually held on by screws and water can get behind the cab sheet metal. I think the rust is worse with them on.

@Project337 2 жыл бұрын

That 6.0 with dual tanks could be a range monster.

@joyl7842 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I like the look of a squarebody. All those lowered ones look so dumb to me. The fact that this has, as the Lord said, very little "molestation" done to it also makes me like it a lot.

@tylerc161 2 жыл бұрын

The tabs open are a subtle detail I really appreciate in the Lord/Lady ad.

@sndsergiu1212 2 жыл бұрын

About that rusted frame. Clean it, apply rust protection then apply line-x (bullet proof coating) until the holes are covered. In this way, the frame will last until the end of the world. Google for line-x.

@RIDGERUNNER3174 2 жыл бұрын

That’s one of the best looking square bodies I’ve seen in a while. I’m glad you got it.

@QueensGTO_Viper 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454 and gets some proper heads for it!

@hustleeveryday5852 2 жыл бұрын

All that sprayed oil is a blessing. I purchased a 1999 Ford F250 with the 7.3 Turbo diesel, and the oil cooler was leaking. The whole underside was so coated with oil and dirt that it looked like it was sprayed with a very nice undercoating. Upon removing some of the "undercoating" I found a brand new truck. That oil leak was the best thing that could have happened to the underside of that 1999 F250. I did fix the leak, but I left the oil coating on the truck.

@sydneyg007 2 жыл бұрын

Surely you need to put the Motor and battery from your wrecked model 3 in it!

@Scottcarp10 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the paint color, and 454 engine. Very nice truck!

@theunluckyfrog3316 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah to hell with either the 6.0 or 454, its asking for a 12v or an lbz, and at the very least it needs an 8.1 vortec

@josezayas6847 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2002 Oldsmobile Salado van

@josezayas6847 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a 2000 GMC Jimmy that runs the needs a lot of body work

@xXAlexbXx-hl9nf 2 жыл бұрын

KEEP THE 454. Put a cam in that 454 and it will sound SO badass. It already sounds badass and you will absolutely love the low down torque and drivability overall. The price at the pump may not be too nice but you know better than most that pretty much any truck isn't polar bear friendly.

@xXAlexbXx-hl9nf 2 жыл бұрын

Ps. You are damn right that the k5 blazer/Jimmy is cooler than a bronco.

@MadMazdawg69 2 жыл бұрын

RICH ALWAYS KILLS IT when he seamlessly rolls into his promo’s! Well done Sir Lord of Promo’s, WELL DONE!

@Celician83 2 жыл бұрын

It's a survivor, so I'm torn. If you love your wallet, swap to the 6.0, if your a purist, damn the money, keep the 454.

@Slowenchiladas 2 жыл бұрын

swap that 454 for a 8.1L it would be perfect for that 3500. works just like an ls but more torq

@jonathanLara1989 2 жыл бұрын

Watching this guy’s video is like watching a comedy show on sunset Hollywood!!! Priceless 😂

@tkaymdala 2 жыл бұрын

4:30 Stevon rocking that Jaeger. Nice

@daddygoat 2 жыл бұрын

Square Body trucks are like NFT's. There are a few good ones but most are worthless. (or fill in the blank..I don't know...I'm winging it here.)

@House-cr7mu 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see you upgrade the old 454 there's a lot of potential there

@fuse8052 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that truck doesn't have ugly bro wheels on it. Keep the 454

@gmlover82 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the Instrument cluster on the K30 is from the old diesels. That’s where the glow plug lights were, between the fuel and Speedometer.

@gyffjogofl7676 2 жыл бұрын

I love these long videos. I feel like I am hanging out with you guys.

@bamfski 2 жыл бұрын

If it's like Voltron, you need @ least 2 more trucks

@RichRebuilds 2 жыл бұрын

Voltron with no legs

@badbowties1967 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet truck it looks like the original engine was a 6.2 diesel just by the brake booster being hydraulic , the gage cluster an the bracket ring by the battery that was for the stock air cleaner

@Funtimes670 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454, but rebuild and upgrade the injection system. It won’t get you any MPG’s, but nothing in that truck will! Love it!

@theglitch99 2 жыл бұрын

You have to love, pre computer machines! ( legacy) easy to work on easy to diagnose and fix!! Love Square body Gmc/chevys! K5 blazer/ Jimmy's rock!! Still has the steering wheel horn logo cover. Rare for sure!! Nice find

@dj4monie 2 жыл бұрын

You have to love simple people who can't figure out modern technology you know what they call that don't you? Funny how people are installing CanBUS systems because knowing what is happening is better than guessing.

@Stangmcr 2 жыл бұрын

I would personally 6.0 swap with a 4l80e or 6l90e

@harrygreene5571 2 жыл бұрын

Keep the 454, get a Gear Vendor overdrive for the transmission, to help get your mileage into the low double digits, and then just let the smiles happen. Will pull anything.

@johnm.withersiv4352 2 жыл бұрын

The '80s amber tint on the windshield looks period correct at a quick glance. A period blue tint would look good with that body color.

@jonswenson 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the over/under on the number of trucks it will take to finish the voltron squarebody? My guess is 3.7

@rickcox3216 2 жыл бұрын

What I would do and what you should do are two different things. Personally, I love restomods. Bring it back to like new and make it modern.

@GamezGuru1 2 жыл бұрын

This channel went from high-tech car repair and modifcation, to hill-billy truck restoration awfully fast...

@Justiceinabarrel 2 жыл бұрын

84' K5 here, completely redone custom and made a convertible. cobalt blue with all black trim. I love the squarebodys.

@maxmoovin 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful truck. I love the square body. Keep up the great content. A long time subscriber.

@kubiedubie 2 жыл бұрын

454 with an efi conversion could be cool

@nopenope134 2 жыл бұрын

This video brings back memories of my dads early 80s suburban I spent a lot of time in as a kid.

@jordanwooten4008 2 жыл бұрын

454 all the way! That thing is a monster! The neighbors probably love that cold start in the morning😂

@AMCguy 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember with the 5th gen 454 big block, it has an electric fuel pump.

@matthewholzmueller6292 2 жыл бұрын

I would go with the 6.0 Shit ton of modern after market for it, it loves boost, just as reliable as the 454.

@jhawk1985 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine GM's new 632 ci LS in this truck

@williamstamper442 2 жыл бұрын

It's also been done before...10 million times. Not dogging you, just sayin'. My suggestion was an Oldsmobile 455, but what do I know.

@matthewholzmueller6292 2 жыл бұрын

@@williamstamper442 I hear you, something that hasn't been done would be cool.

@MatthewScur 2 жыл бұрын

Rich, that guy is my hero. I feel like in an alternate universe I would be him. I love those old squarebodies so much. Nowadays they are getting harder and harder to find. Had a '76 single cab 2wd LB for my first car. Still miss driving that old thing with the windows down in the summer. Also, keep the 454 Rich, put in a cam, intake, and fuel delivery (Carb or EFI-Dealer's choice), along with a dual exhaust and an H, or X pipe. With a little bit of work, she should sound like she's going to seal souls.